Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
peyrotii
ID:
584872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 5: 405 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584204



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum peyrotii
  • Peyrot's Bulbophyllum
  • Peyrot's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Bulbophyllum fimbriatum H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Bulbophyllum flickingeranum A.D.Hawkes [illegitimate]
  • Bulbophyllum mayae A.D.Hawkes [unknown]

Description

Bulbophyllum peyrotii (also called Peyrot's Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants or trees for support, and has long, thin, curved leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbophyllum peyrotii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbophyllum peyrotii has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbophyllum peyrotii is a tropical epiphytic plant that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Bulbophyllum peyrotii

Bulbophyllum peyrotii can be found in tropical Africa.

Bulbophyllum peyrotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum peyrotii?

Bulbophyllum peyrotii

What is the common name of Bulbophyllum peyrotii?

Peyrot's Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum peyrotii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Bulbophyllum genus

Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-26967: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.